The K Man Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 QUOTE (Rush! @ Aug 6 2010, 11:22 PM) I have not listened to 'The Suburbs' yet but I am hearing generally negative reviews nearly everywhere... I'm still going to listen to it...just pointing out the fact that it doesn't seem to be getting much good said about it, yet... Eh? Not sure where you are reading reviews, but most of the ones I have read have been extremely positive. And I am talking reviews from fans, not nitwit critics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 QUOTE (The K Man @ Aug 7 2010, 12:50 AM) QUOTE (Rush! @ Aug 6 2010, 11:22 PM) I have not listened to 'The Suburbs' yet but I am hearing generally negative reviews nearly everywhere... I'm still going to listen to it...just pointing out the fact that it doesn't seem to be getting much good said about it, yet... Eh? Not sure where you are reading reviews, but most of the ones I have read have been extremely positive. And I am talking reviews from fans, not nitwit critics. Nah I've been reading fans' reviews, some on Rate Your Music, and a couple other sites. I'll judge it completely for myself when I get a chance to listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The K Man Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 That is always the best thing to do. If you enjoy it half as much as I am, you are in for a real treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 QUOTE (The K Man @ Aug 7 2010, 01:17 AM) That is always the best thing to do. If you enjoy it half as much as I am, you are in for a real treat! Oh yeah! And I'm sure I'll enjoy it... We'll see if it can top Neon Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandDesigner Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I forgot this band existed to be honest. I played the hell out of Funeral and Neon Bible a few summers ago but somewhere along the way I just lost touch with them. I'm adding The Suburbs to my ever growing list of shit I need to buy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Oooh Mercy. Arcade Fire & Vampire Weekend playing Dublin's O2 Sunday Dec 5th!!!! I need to lie down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandDesigner Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Got The Suburbs recently, and so far it's probably my favorite Arcade Fire album yet! I'm not really the type to have a perpetual hard-on for Funeral. I'd rate that and Neon Bible quite equally, but The Suburbs sounds WAY more cohesive and interesting. Plus Sprawl II just blows everything away. Thanks for re-upping my interest in this band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 they played on the Daily Show last night. not my cup of tea but thought I would pass this along as it should be re-run several times today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (tangy @ Aug 13 2010, 11:18 AM) they played on the Daily Show last night. not my cup of tea but thought I would pass this along as it should be re-run several times today. I saw that, too. I really wanted to check them out, since I've heard so much about them. But, I ended up kinda . Hey, I tried. Edit to ask: Was it the Colbert Report or the Daily Show? Edited August 13, 2010 by sullysue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (sullysue @ Aug 13 2010, 12:36 PM) QUOTE (tangy @ Aug 13 2010, 11:18 AM) they played on the Daily Show last night. not my cup of tea but thought I would pass this along as it should be re-run several times today. I saw that, too. I really wanted to check them out, since I've heard so much about them. But, I ended up kinda . Hey, I tried. Edit to ask: Was it the Colbert Report or the Daily Show? It was the daily show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I get to see them soon. FINALLY!!!!!!! I'm so excited. I can't wait. I have their first 2 albums. Now I'm gonna buy the 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (tangy @ Aug 13 2010, 12:44 PM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Aug 13 2010, 12:36 PM) QUOTE (tangy @ Aug 13 2010, 11:18 AM) they played on the Daily Show last night. not my cup of tea but thought I would pass this along as it should be re-run several times today. I saw that, too. I really wanted to check them out, since I've heard so much about them. But, I ended up kinda . Hey, I tried. Edit to ask: Was it the Colbert Report or the Daily Show? It was the daily show. Oh, ok. It's on right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathbass89 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 My friend recently got me into them. It's not the kind of music I normally listen to but its great to put on for the sake of variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D-RocK- Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Isn't there like 19 people in this band or something like that? Any time I've seen video of them, they looked really crowded up there on stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I just got Neon Bible (used for $2!). It's actually quite good upon the first couple of partial listens. Not at all what I expected after hearing people talk about this for a long time. I guess my only initial complaint is the production. Maybe it's supposed to be that way, with a very full sound, but it does sound a tad muddy to me. I kind of wish it was a bit clearer. Otherwise, a really good album that demands further listens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Alright, as a follow-up, I just listened to Ready to Start when they played on the Daily Show - DAMN, that was pretty great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 QUOTE (-D-RocK- @ Aug 13 2010, 06:30 PM) Isn't there like 19 people in this band or something like that? Any time I've seen video of them, they looked really crowded up there on stage. They're like the indie rock Wu Tang. I loved Arcade Fire ever since I heard Neighborhood #3 and this is coming from someone who doesn't like most current indie music. I'm really digging We Used To Wait from The Suburbs. Nice to see a band with talent win the AotY Grammy instead of teenybopper junk like Mrs. Russell Brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandDesigner Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Excellent band! The Suburbs was definitely a standout album from 2010, and their other two are fantastic as well. Everyone has a massive boner for Funeral but all three of their albums are really fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Funeral and Neon Bible are great. The Suburbs has some excellent songs, but I don't really care for it. Its nowhere near as good as the last 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I didn't enjoy the new one (The Suburbs) much at all but it had 4 or 5 solid songs. Neon Bible is my favorite, not a bad tune on there. Funeral is alright. Neighborhood #1 and Rebellion (Lies) are the highlights for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultra Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Seen em 6 times. Twice for Funeral, once for Neon Bible, and 3x for The Suburbs. Incredible band both in the studio and live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleairwaves Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Funeral is one of my favourite albums ever. Neon Bible and The Suburbs have some fantastic songs too, but there's some lesser tracks too IMO, and The Suburbs in particular probably could've been whittled down by a couple of songs. Goobs, I totally get that comment about Neon Bible being a bit muddy. There's some really thick reverbs that are just heaped on everything, especially the drums. I'd definitely recommend checking out Funeral though. It's got a pretty full sound too, but with less of the mud. It's also a more concise, song-oriented album than Neon Bible, which is part of what I like about it but YMMV. Edited August 30, 2011 by invisibleairwaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Bow Defeated Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm a prog rock guy and not usually into indie rock, but I just saw these guys on Austin City Limits and was pretty impressed. I guess I'm a sucker for any band that still uses synths with the old LFO sweep sound. Plus you've got to love their energy and the fun they're obviously having. http://video.pbs.org/video/2186238785 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adace1 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 David Bowie does a bit of background vocals in this song. I really like the new direction they're taking with this song. Very catchy and danceable. The new album is also called "Reflektor" and comes out Oct.29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Great tune. Loving the new direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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